In light of all the bans in Canada and the province of Quebec regarding COVID-19, the Réseau du Sport Étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) has officially cancelled all its championships due …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Pointe-aux-Lièvres to get new bridge and pavilion
Construction of a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the St. Charles River is expected to begin this spring, part of a boom of projects for the Pointe-aux-Lièvres sector …
Quebec Women’s Club 2020 Bursary applications now available
This year, the Quebec City Women’s Club will be offering one woman a $2,000 bursary to support the continuation of her studies at a university. Eligible applicants must be Canadian …
CLOSED: All schools, cégeps and universities will be closed for at least the next two weeks, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Friday, March 13, the Government of Québec announced that all schools, cégeps and universities will be closed for at least the next two weeks. For details, see www.lesoleil.com. ...
DÉFILÉ de la SAINT-PATRICK CANCELLED
The Ville de Québec just sent out this statement regarding the cancellation of the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick and other activities that were planned from March 19 to 21, due …
SHANNON IRISH SHOW CANCELLED
SHANNON IRISH SHOW CANCELLED Following the recommendations of Premier François Legault to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) the organizers of the Shannon Irish Show, in consultation with the City …
The Grande Virée detours to Baie de Beauport
The stage was set in Quebec City for the Grande Virée des canotiers et canotières. On March 7, under a clear blue sky, a bright sun, with above-zero temperatures, canoers …
Pauline McCarthy named Grand Marshal of 2020 St. Patrick’s parade
The Défilé de la Saint-Patrick de Québec is pleased to announce that Pauline Bigaouette McCarthy will be Grand Marshal for the parade’s 11th edition. McCarthy is a pioneer and visionary …
Future of the Parti Québécois is no laughing matter
Was it only six years ago that Pierre-Karl Péladeau fist-pumped his entry onto the political scene as a star candidate for the Parti Québécois? The announcement in Saint-Jérôme is one …
Meet Jarryd Smith: the dad behind Dadventures
Jarryd Smith looks like a fitness coach, so it’s no surprise to learn that he is one. Smith, who is 6’2’’, started playing Australian Rules Football (ARF) when he was …